How to Buy Flower Bulbs

If you are a flower enthusiast, planting flower bulbs in the garden is right up your alley. Available flower bulbs include dahlias, gladiolus, begonias, tulips and daffodils. Knowing what flower bulbs to plant in what season is crucial for growing a successful flower garden. Most nurseries can help you choose the right bulbs to buy. Flower bulbs are available at most home stores, nurseries and even online. So, buying flower bulbs is convenient and easy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Locate a local retail merchant who specializes in flowers. You can buy flower bulbs at garden centers, home centers, nursery, seed and farm stores, hardware stores and even supermarkets.

2. Buy your flower bulbs online from well-informed websites. Make sure they list the flower bulbs to buy according to season.

3. Buy amaryllis and Dutch iris in the fall. Buy anemones and freesia in the spring. Buy caladiums and calla lilies in the winter. If you buy the flower bulbs right for the season, you're bound to grow a beautiful garden.

4. Purchase your flower bulbs according to hardiness zones, light requirements, planting instructions, blooming periods and size information. These are just a few factors to take into consideration before buying flower bulbs.

5. Buy larger flower bulbs. These might be more expensive, but they bloom quicker. Smaller bulbs are cheaper, but you will wait longer for your bulbs to grow.

6. Buy your flower bulbs early in the season to ensure a better quality bulb. Also buy flower bulbs that haven't been out of the ground for long.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your neighbors' gardens to see what flowers are growing well. If a certain flower is thriving in your neighbor's garden, chances are it will grow well in yours.
• Before purchasing flower bulbs, check with an expert to make sure you are buying the right bulb for the season.